Some of you know that I'm a teacher of writing and literature at a technical college. Well, in my Introduction to Lit courses right now, we're into the poetry section, and tomorrow I'm introducing my students to the work of Billy Collins, a former poet laureate of the United States.We're starting with an article by Collins that was publish in Poetry journal, called "My Grandfather's Tackle Box...
geez, just too much to write. but highlights were DEADBOY AND ELEPHANTMAN who i saw twice, BEASTIE BOYS PRIVATE SHOW, which was super fun, ART BRUTE, which have insane humour backed by killer melody, more akin to the kinks than a zappa. other highlight included THE FIERY FURNACES, and THE SUBWAYS . SLEATER KINNEY would have been good if they didn't play in an echo chamber. i had to leave the ...
Some of you know that I'm a teacher of writing and literature at a technical college. Well, in my Introduction to Lit courses right now, we're into the poetry section, and tomorrow I'm introducing my students to the work of Billy Collins, a former poet laureate of the United States.We're starting with an article by Collins that was publish in Poetry journal, called "My Grandfather's Tackle Box...
The band isn't exactly new, but I just now saw reruns of Henry Rollins' show on IFC where they did this sick performance. They were at this year's Bonnaroo, too. And I dare you to listen to singer Dax Riggs' former band, the seminal Acid Bath, a sludgy, heavy-as-fuck Nawlins death metal outfit. Anyway, this video is amazing. Show it to your mom and dad and they'll finally respect you!